September 28, 2020 | Issue 5 |
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PRINCIPAL'S UPDATES
Dear CFMS Families,
Our days have been busy and the calendar is booking up fast!
On October 14th all 8th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 on campus starting at 7:35 am. All 7th graders will work independently from home. Please click here for all of the details. The letter includes two forms; transportation, which is available for all students and Virtual Academy, who may attend to take the test. Lunch delivery is available for all students, too. Thank you for your flexibility on this day as 8th grade students will be able to take a test that yields important information. Our Curriculum Director, Transportation Director, Food Service Director, Counselor and all teachers have collaborated to make this day possible!
We are also gearing up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Click here for information about the event. Sign up available until October 2nd! Students succeed when school and home create support systems together!
We will practice empathy with this week's theme of Inclusion; from people to books. It is Start with Hello week, which is a time where we work to reduce social isolation by taking the first step by saying "Hello!" It is also the beginning of Banned Book Week, which is a time when a coalition of diverse organizations join to increase awareness about the freedom to read and the issues with censorship. Students may wear green on Thursday in support of the Sandy Hook Promise and a hat or scarf on Friday to mimic a cover or censor.
Proud to be a Tiger,
Laila Discenza
Principal, Chagrin Falls Middle School
342 E. Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022
(440) 893-7695 x 4301
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September 28 - No School, Yom Kippur
October 8 - Zoom Parent-Teacher Conferences 3-7pm - See below for the sign up information
October 9 - No School, Professional Development Day - MUMKIN pick up 1-4:30!
October 14 - PSAT 8/9
October 16 - End of the first grading period
October 23 - Picture Retake and Athletic Picture Day!
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No school on Monday, September 28th. Next week will be a SLIDE WEEK.
We will slide our daily period rotation schedules over one day to make up the Monday class periods we missed.
Tuesday we will follow a Monday Schedule: periods 1,2,3,4
Wednesday we will follow a Tuesday Schedule: periods 5,6,7,8
Thursday we will follow a Wednesday Schedule: periods 3,4,1,2
Friday we will follow a Thursday Schedule: periods 7,8,5,6
When looking at your child's schedule in Infinite Campus you can see the day schedule we will be following noted at the top next to the date. Example Tuesday, September 29 :MON
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Advisory
Start with HELLO week - Wear green on Thursday to support student inclusivity.
Banned Books Week - Wear a hat or scarf on Friday as to COVER.
Student Athletes
Tuesday material drop off in gym lockers before school.
Virtual Academy Pick Up
Transportation drop off this Friday for those students that still have materials at school.
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FALL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES |
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CLICK HERE for the sign up information letter from Principal Discenza
CLICK HERE to go directly to the conference sign up portal. Sign up will close October 2nd @ 8am.
PTO PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCE NEWS
Conferences are around the corner! On October 8, PTO will be providing teachers dinner from a local restaurant. We are asking that 30 parents donate $10 via venmo to @casey-radomsky (reference conference dinner) and we'll take care of the rest. It's a long night for the staff and teachers, and having a meal provided is a simple way we can thank them for all they are doing this year. Thank you in advance for your support!! Sign up genius link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4cafa82fa3f94-teacher
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PLEASE REPORT ALL VIRTUAL & HYBRID ABSENCES BY 8:30 AM |
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Report absences: to the attendance line 440/247-4790 or the MS Office 440/247-4746.
Please remember to submit doctor appointment verification slips to the school following appointment absences.
Do you have absence paperwork to send to the school?
Email: Connie.miralia@chagrinschools.org or Laila.Discenza@chagrinschools.org
Or Fax to: 440/247-4855
Have a question for our school nurse?
Call the school clinic 440/893-7695 ext 4304 or the District Nurse Cell: 330/998-3350
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The District continues to offer boxed lunches to all students, regardless of their chosen learning model. All students must pre-order meals from the menus on the District website or in the Nutrislice app. Meals can be ordered from 5 days in advance and up to 7:00 am the day of delivery.
Lunches for afternoon and virtual students will be delivered to students’ homes in time for the afternoon students to eat before boarding the bus for school.
Lunches for morning students will be delivered to students’ classrooms for them to bring home.Please be sure to list the classroom they are in prior to leaving the building after morning classes when placing your order.
Lunches for students who are staying all day will be delivered to the location in the school building where they will be eating.
Effective Thursday, September 10th, school lunch will be available at no cost to all families in the District. This benefit will continue until December 31, 2020 or until USDA funding runs out, whichever is first. At that time, students’ meal eligibility will be returned to paid status if the family has not submitted a SY2020-21 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to the Food Service office. If you anticipate that your student(s) could qualify for meal benefits as of January 1, 2021, please submit an application to the Food Service office as soon as possible to avoid a gap in eligibility. For more information, please contact Marti Jacobson, Food Service Supervisor, 440-247-5500 x4492, marti.jacobson@chagrinschools.org.
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Ms. Fenton's Art class presents their weekly photo challenge
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Congratulations to our September Students Of The Month! |
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7th Graders: Eloise Pulte and Owen Adelman
8th Graders: Greta Westropp and Charlie Bazzone
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Mystery Morning Announcer
Live morning announcements have been a hit. And you can be a part of them! Click here to sign up to be a Remote Mystery Morning Announcer! Detailed directions will be sent to you upon scheduling.
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MS FALL FLOWER FUNDRAISER PICK UP INFORMATION |
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Mumkin and Mumster Pick Up Friday, October 9th from 1-4pm in the MS Parking Lot |
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Your flower orders will be available for contact less pick up from 1-4 pm in the MS parking lot on Friday, October 9th. Reminders will be sent out the week of pick up. All orders should be picked up by the person placing the orders unless someone ordered using your student link and you made arrangements with them to pick them up and deliver them to them.
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START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR PAPERWORK CHECK LIST |
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School fees are established by the Board of Education and cover the cost of consumable supplies, such as student workbooks, planners, paperback books, news magazines, science lab supplies and testing materials. The fee amount for grades 4-8 is $70 and can be paid through Final Forms. Final Forms allows for payment via debit or credit card. There is a 4% service charge added to the fee amount for processing. Parents can still pay the fee by cash or check, made payable to the Chagrin Falls Board of Education, at the school office without incurring the service charge.
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School Pictures can be ordered online through MYLIFETOUCH.COM Use our school event code EVTDN77GM
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Medication in School can be given if we have the proper paperwork on file. Please visit the Health Services website for any forms you may need.
- Parent Contact Information takes a moment to update. Please ensure that we have the most current contact information on file in both the INFINITE CAMPUS PORTAL and FINAL FORMS. Login is located on the homepage under the PARENTS tab.
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Attendance Reminders - Please make sure that you call the school (440-247- 4790) if your child will not be present in the school building. Even if students may log in virtually, if they are supposed to physically be in school we need to account for them. Also, if your child cannot attend their virtual classes, please also call in their attendance in order for us to properly designate the absence in Infinite Campus and ensure that the teacher knows not to wait for them to log in.
- Please make sure to get in the practice of packing book bags at night in order to be ready for the next day. Due to security precautions and the time students spend in the school building we are asking that forgotten items stay forgotten without bringing them up to school. Thanks!
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Any 8th grade student who ordered a CFMS Yearbook last year and did not get one please contact the Middle School office to make arrangements to get your yearbook. If you did not order one last year there are a few left that are available for $10 purchase by contacting the Middle School office.
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"Start With Hello" week will take place September 29th-October 2nd. The emphasis of Start With Hello Week is to raise awareness about social isolation, why it is important for us to pay attention to, and give tips to students about how they can initiate change and work to help prevent this from occurring in schools and communities. We spend time talking about the various intruder drills and responses to crisis situations, but we also know it's invaluable to focus on prevention efforts to create a cohesive school where nobody goes under the radar and students reach out and watch out for one another. The hope is that raising awareness and doing this work can reduce violence, depression, and bullying in schools.
Thousands of schools across the country are participating in this week and we are, too. This will include announcements and student-led activities in Advisory class.
We may not make friends with everyone each day but we can at least say, "Hello."
Kyle Patterson
School Counselor
Chagrin Falls Middle School
440-247-5500 x4307
@PattersonCFMS
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Mental Wellness Highlight |
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This month’s topic… Happy Distractions
During periods of chronic stress, finding “happy distractions” can provide important relief. Engaging in enjoyable activities to give yourself and your family a mental break from a stressful environment allows for immediate relief during the activity and can carry over for a period of time after the activity has ended. Movies, music, crafts, bike rides or just about anything else can provide relief if you and your children are able to immerse yourselves in that activity.
These ideas and more are discussed in Dr. Lisa Damour’s Podcast “Parenting During a Pandemic.” Listen to the full podcast here.
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Staying connected this year is more important than ever, and joining PTO has never been this easy. With membership dues as low as $0-please sign up today. Our goal is to have 100% membership across the district to show our support for our students, teachers, staff and schools. When you sign up, you will receive free access to the digital directory as well! Click here for easy sign up!
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342 E. Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Main Number: (440) 893-7695
Administration: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4301
Adm. Asst.: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4302
Athletic Office: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4337
Attendance: (440) 247-4790
Clinic: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4304
Fax: (440) 247-4855
Guidance: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4307
Lobby: (440) 893-7695 ext. 4303
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